International Studies (IS)

IS 195 International Studies Freshman Seminar (3 credits)

Introductory course recommended of all International Studies majors in their freshman year. Focuses on introducing interdisciplinary training in global, regional, and issue emphases through oral and written presentations. (Spring only)

IS 200 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)

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IS 203 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits)

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IS 204 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)

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IS 225 International Environmental Issues Seminar (3 credits)

General Education: International

Cross-listed with ENVS 225

Gen Ed: International Designed for individuals who have an interest in understanding environmental issues from a global perspective. The course focuses on various social and physical issues related to the environment and natural resources using human population dynamics as a backdrop. ENVS 101 recommended. (Spring only)

IS 298 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)

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IS 299 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)

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IS 310 The United Nations (3 credits)

Overview of principle UN agencies and current UN activities; emphasis on written and oral presentations through resolution and position paper writing, negotiations, and small group discussions. (Fall only)

IS 311 Advanced UN Studies (3 credits)

Advanced study of the United Nations for IS 310 members selected to travel to visit UN Headquarters in New York; emphasis on a particular country, region, and UN or related agency through study of political, social, and economic indicators, policy goals, and bloc negotiations. Typically Offered: Spring.

Prereqs: IS 310

IS 322 International Environmental Governance (3 credits)

Overview of principle international environmental agencies and their current activities, with an emphasis on the UN Environment Programme and the organizations which oversee major environmental treaties. Typically Offered: Varies.

IS 323 Global Economic Governance (3 credits)

Explores the interaction of countries and international economic/financial institutions, with focus on the political questions that arise from said interaction and organizational policies, the effect of and the conditions for cooperation in international trade and finance, and related legal questions from the treaties that govern this type of cooperation. Recommended Preparation: ECON 201 and POLS 237 or IS 310. Typically Offered: Spring (Even Years).

IS 325 The Contemporary Muslim World (3 credits)

General Education: International, Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

Gen Ed: Social Science, International Focus on the states in the Organization of the Islamic Conference, with an emphasis on framing the region, social and popular questions, economic issues, and the global stage.

IS 326 Africa Today (3 credits)

General Education: International, Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

Focus on the states in Africa, with an emphasis on politics, economy and development, culture and society, and current issues.

IS 350 Sports and International Affairs (3 credits)

General Education: International, Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

Exploration of the relationship between sports and politics, nationalism, economics, society, and culture as they play out in the international arena.

IS 384 African Politics (3 credits)

Cross-listed with POLS 384

Exploration of the politics of African countries, beginning with the historical roots of colonialism and decolonization, but concentrating on contemporary issues of state building, war and conflict, development, democratization, and international and regional relations.

IS 398 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)

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IS 400 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)

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IS 403 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits)

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IS 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)

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IS 410 NGOs in the International System (3 credits)

A comparative analysis of nongovernmental organization types, functions, strategies, funding mechanisms, accountability, challenges, and collaborations with other international organizations.

IS 426 Seminar in Africana Studies (3 credits)

This course examines aspects of Africana History, Contemporary Africana politics, the creation of the diaspora, contemporary race relations, Africana literature, and Africana music. It will incorporate theories on African development, globalization, and racial formation as it explores these topics. This course will be co-taught by affiliated faculty in the Africana Studies and International Studies program, each presenting on their area of expertise. Typically Offered: unknown.

IS 440 (s) International Organizations and International Law (3 credits)

Cross-listed with POLS 440

League of Nations, United Nations, and role of international law in international relations; the UN's contribution to international security and economic and social development.

IS 441 International Protection of Human Rights (3 credits)

Focus on the law and politics of international human rights, examining the various actors involved in the promotion of human rights around the globe, and exploring competing conceptions of human rights, whether human rights are universal, problems of enforcement, and the role of human rights in foreign policy.

IS 480 Politics of Development (3 credits)

Cross-listed with POLS 480

Joint-listed with POLS 580

Role of the state in development, political economy of change, transition to democracy in the Third World, problems of ethnic conflict, overpopulation, and poverty. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Spring.

IS 485 (s) Martin Scholars (3 credits)

The Martin Scholars program considers a topic related to international conflict and the resolution thereof in a broad context, with specific topics mutually selected by a designated faculty member and the director of the Martin Institute. It serves a small group of students each fall term, with additional work carried out over the course of the ensuing spring term while the Martin Scholars produce masters-level research on that year’s specific topics.

Prereqs: Department Permission

IS 495 International Studies Senior Seminar (3 credits)

General Education: Senior Experience

Capstone course required of all International Studies majors in their senior year. Focuses on incorporating interdisciplinary training in global, regional, and issue emphases through oral and written presentations. (Spring only)

Prereqs: Senior standing, International Studies major or Permission

IS 497 Practicum in Instruction (2 credits)

Tutoring and/or instructional services performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. (Spring only)

Prereqs: IS 310, IS 320, and Permission

IS 498 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)

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IS 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)

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